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The Moat House

4.0 star property
A stylish retreat near Cannock Chase where travelers can relax with scenic views just steps away and indulge in delicious English breakfasts

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The Moat House welcomes guests with upscale comfort near Cannock Chase. Travelers start their day with English breakfast at the Orangery Restaurant, then unwind in the garden or stay connected with WiFi throughout their visit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NT$3,494
NT$4,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Stafford is home to The Moat House. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and Weston Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Theme Park. Check out an event or a game at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., and consider making time for National Memorial Arboretum, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Stafford travel guide
Map
Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, England, ST17 0RJ

What's nearby

  • Serenity sunset at Gentleshaw Common. A beautiful national park full of rare flowers and weeds #England #hiking #parks #nationalpark #travel #red #sunset
    Cannock Chase
    4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Penkridge Leisure Centre
    5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cannock Chase Country Park
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Chase Golf Club
    10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
    10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Penkridge Station
    6 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Weeping Cross Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Radford Bank Inn
    8 min drive
  • Highfield Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • The Boat Inn
    6 min drive

About this property

The Moat House

Upscale hotel near Cannock Chase
Located close to Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, The Moat House provides free English breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Orangery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and an off-leash area
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Moat House feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Orangery Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

Property is also known as

Moat House Hotel Acton Trussell, Stafford
Moat House Hotel
Moat House Acton Trussell, Stafford
Moat House
The Moat House Acton Trussell UK - Staffordshire
Moat Hotel Acton Trussell
The Moat House Acton Trussell Hotel
Moat House Hotel Stafford
Moat House Stafford
The Moat House Hotel
The Moat House Stafford
The Moat House Hotel Stafford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moat House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Moat House?

As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Moat House on 2026/3/15 start from NT$3,494, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Moat House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Moat House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Moat House located?

Situated in Stafford, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Cannock Chase and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Weston Park and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Moat House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Very lovely and charming place to stay, staff were very friendly and helpful definitely a place to stay and will be coming back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and surroundings. Hotel spotless. Excellent customer service and a special thank you to Sian on the front desk as she was extremely helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the building has an amazing history
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, gem of a hotel - spotless, large room, staff very professional, friendly and helpful and food fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel we have stayed in, clean, comfortable, lovely food for Dinner and Breakfast. Cosy bar area, staff very efficient and friendly. Perfect for visiting local attractions. Fully recommend, will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time, room was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all excellent blending professionalism with friendliness perfectly. We were upgraded to a lovely room overlooking the canal. Food and drink were both great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy room, staff are always very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was comfortable, had exactly what I needed for my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Had the three course Sunday dinner in the restaurant which was lovely. The bar had wood burners so was nice and snug. The room was to a high standard. We opted for breakfast in bed which again was good quality and generous. Free car parking just off the M6.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Good room, great restaurant, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Nice, clean and a great location with stunning views. Dinner was delicious and breakfast is standard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location, peaceful and beautiful, great food, amazing room. Loved everything about our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Yes. The room was very clean and the staff were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

Such a brilliant dog friendly hotel. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was also fantastic and dogs were allowed in the bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic but a special mention to all the staff who were so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful location and the room was spacious and comfortable. Service was excellent. Food in the restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant!

Lovely hotel and a beautiful room, very characterful. Staff cheerful and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for one night, had a fantastic meal, the room was clean and comfortable, staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, food and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always a great stay

We always stay at this beautiful hotel when we go to visit family.alway friendly staff great food and spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. We and our dog loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from motorway but feels so relaxing and as if in the deep countryside. Lovely location, excellent restaurant and very helpful staff. This was our second stay and we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025